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  • Male
  • 29 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I've been dealing with some heart issues after my open heart surgery in 2016 for ASD closure. Lately, I've noticed that my resting heart rate at night sometimes drops below 55, and it feels like my heart might be skipping a beat now and then. Although my 2D Echo results are normal aside from a Grade I diastolic dysfunction, every time I do an ECG at the clinic, it shows a high heart rate but with a sinus rhythm. I've been on Seloken XL 50 every morning and Telmisartan 20mg for the past month, and my doctor wants me to continue for another three months, saying it's just anxiety. I'm kind of worried, though, about whether there's anything concerning with the low heart rate. What should I do?

Doctor 1

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Thats unusual,visit General Physician for appropriate approach.and maintain balanced diet and healthy lifestyle

Dr. Anshul Suggests...

Consult a Cardiologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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